Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang

Shēn tòng zhú yū tāng

Drive Out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction

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Health Benefits

For: Leg pain • Chronic whole body pain • Shoulder pain • Lumbago

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Category: Invigorate the Blood ⌕

Subcategory: Invigorate Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis ⌕ Source: Yi Lin Gai Cuo

Actions: Clear blood stasis - whole body aches • Invigorate Qi and Blood • Dredge channels • Relieve pain

Diagnosis

Tongue: Pulse: Other:

Patterns: Qi stagnation • Blood stagnation • Blood stasis (whole body)

Indications: Qi and Blood blockage • Leg pain • Chronic whole body ache • Shoulder pain • Lumbago • Joint pain • Arm pain

Contraindications: Pregnancy

Description

Name Variations: Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang, 身痛逐瘀汤, Drive Out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction ,

Herb List: Tao Ren • Hong Hua • Chuan Xiong • Qin Jiao • Dang Gui • Mo Yao • Qiang Huo • Wu Ling Zhi • Xiang Fu • Chuan Niu Xi • Di Long • Gan Cao

Description: Commonly used formula often used for pain management • Di Long dredges channels

Related Formulas: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Herbs	Cat/Dosage	Actions	Attributes
Tao Ren • Peach Kernel • 桃仁	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 9g	Break up blood stasis • Invigorate blood • Treat abscess • Moisten intestines • Unblock bowels	antithrombatic • anti-inflammatory • antitussive • antiallergic • antiparasitic
Hong Hua • Safflower Flower • 红花	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 9g	Invigorate blood • Unblock menses • Dispel blood stasis • Relieve painHong Hua is better at dispersing blood stagnation to open channels/collaterals and extremities pain • Tao Ren better for blood stagnation in the abs and for lung and intestine abscess	antiplatelet • antithrombatic • heart stimulant • CNS suppressant • uterine stimulant • adaptogenic
Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归	Tonify Blood 9g	Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen.	phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost
Chuan Xiong • Szechuan Lovage • 川芎	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 6g	Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qiAvailable as injections	Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative
Qin Jiao • Large Leaf Gentiana Root • 秦艽	Wind Damp Heat 3g	Clear deficient heat • Alleviate pain • Relax Sinews • Dispel wind • Clear jaundice • Moistening • Clear Bi Zheng • Open ChannelsYin deficiency is often found in elderly patients	Anti-inflammatory • Analgesic • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Sedative
Chuan Niu Xi • Cyathula • ⽜膝	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 9g	Move blood downward • Invigorate blood • Dispel stasis • Tonify Liver • Tonify Kidney • Strengthen bones and sinews • Clears damp heat in lower jiao • Expel wind • Drain dampness • Promote blood circulation	emmenagogue • vasodilator
Qiang Huo • Notopterygium Root • 羌活	Release Exterior Wind Cold 3g	Relieve occipital headaches • Ease Bi Zheng in upper body • Dispel Cold • Release exterior • Dry DampnessBest for occipital headaches
Mo Yao • Myrrh • 没药	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 6g	Invigorate blood • Relieve pain • Dispel stasis • Reduce swelling • Generate flesh
Wu Ling Zhi • Flying Squirrel Feces • 五灵脂	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 6g	Invigorate blood • Relieve pain • Dispel blood stasis • Stop bleeding
Xiang Fu • Nut-Grass Rhizome • 香附	Regulate Qi 3g	Spreads and regulate Liver qi • Regulate menses • Relieve pain
Di Long • Earth Worm • 地龙	Extinguish Wind Stop Tremors 6g
Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草	Tonify Qi 6g	Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula.	Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
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Caution

Do not use during pregnancy
Do not use with heavy menstrual flow
Do not use when there are signs of hemorrhaging present.
Do not combine with anti-coagulant drugs

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Tao Ren: Pregnancy • Blood deficiency • Anticoagulant or anti antiplatelet drugs
Hong Hua: pregnancy • anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Chuan Xiong: Pregnancy • Blood thinners • Fire from yin deficiency • Dry tongue • Dry mouth • Fever • Profuse menstrual bleeding • Spleen deficiency • Poor appetite • Nausea • Vomiting • Unexplained sweating
Qin Jiao: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold • Driving since it can cause drowsiness
Chuan Niu Xi: Pregnancy • Menorrhagia • Spleen deficiency diarrhea • Kidney Qi deficiency with excessive menstruation • Spematorrhea
Qiang Huo: Yin deficiency • Blood deficiency, Bi Zheng with red tongue and light/no coat
Mo Yao: Pregnancy • Spleen deficiency
Wu Ling Zhi: Pregnancy • Spleen deficiency • Stomach Qi deficiency • Antagonize Ren Shen
Xiang Fu: Qi deficiency without stagnation • Yin deficiency • Blood heat
Di Long:
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs • Low potassium

Notes

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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